The Scott Thompson Show Podcast

Scott spoke with Dionne Aleman of the Medical Operations Research Lab at the University of Toronto, to find out more about the measures taken by Taiwan to track and contain the spread through big data, as well as what happens when businesses do not adhere to COVID-19 precautions, and when we will have a clear idea of if we are successfully flattening the curve.

Guest: Dionne Aleman, Associate Professor, Department of Mechnical & Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Director, Medical Operations Research Lab

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Ryan Mallough, of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business,  talked with Scott about how people can support independent small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guest: Ryan Mallough, director of provincial affairs for Ontario, for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business

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Global News Europe Bureau Chief Crystal Goomansingh updated 900 C-H-M-L's Scott Thompson on the news that Prince Charles has tested positive for the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Guest: Crystal Goomansingh, Europe Bureau Chief, Global News

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Professor Angela Evans of Brock University’s Department of Psychology joined the show to discuss Brock’s online study that will to examine how parents are talking to their kids about COVID-19, and what kids need from parents during the pandemic.

Guest: Angela Evans, Associate Professor in Brock’s Department of Psychology, Brock University

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Dr. Lucas Pantaleon joined the show to speak with Scott about how to properly disinfect surfaces.

Guest: Dr. Lucas Pantaleon, Ogena Solutions

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Scott welcomed Vice-Chairman of Summa Strategies Tim Powers to the show to talk about the federal government unanimous support for an emergency measures, and the rocky road that lead to it in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tim Powers, Vice-Chairman, Summa Strategies

Kersten Dupuis joined the show to discuss the continuing need for blood donation during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how the donation process has changed.

Guest: Kersten Dupuis, Territory Manager, Canadian Blood Services

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Scott spoke with the President and CEO of the United Way of Halton-Hamilton, Brad Park, about the news of an emergency fund being launched to rally local support for the most vulnerable.

Guest: Brad Park, President & CEO of United Way of Halton-Hamilton

Hear more of the latest on COVID-19 pandemic and how it has changed things, in the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show, available wherever you find your favourite shows.

As of midnight on March 26th, any Canadian returning from travelling abroad will be subject to a mandatory quarantine for 14 days. Scott has a message for the Canadian government: you're late!

Scott Thompson spoke with Professor Dionne Aleman of the Medical Operations Research Lab at the University of Toronto, to find out more about the measures taken by Taiwan to track and contain the spread through big data, as well as what happens when businesses do not adhere to COVID-19 precautions, and when we will have a clear idea of if we are successfully flattening the curve.

Guest: Dionne Aleman, Associate Professor, Department of Mechnical & Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Director, Medical Operations Research Lab at the University of Toronto

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast

China has decided to lift the lockdown on Hubei Province. Scott spoke to Director of the China Institute Gordon Houlden, to find out what this says about the state of the COIVD-19 pandemic in China.

Guest: Gordon Houlden, Director of the China Institute, Professor of Political Science at the University of Alberta

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Reggie Cecchini, Global News correspondent and Washington producer, updated Scott on how is the U.S. is coping with COVID-19.

Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Producer and Correspondent with Global News

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Joe Camillo, the owner of Niko Apparel Solutions, chatted with Scott about the steps being taken by local Hamilton manufacturers to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guest: Joe Camillo, Niko Apparel Solutions

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Scott spoke with the chair of the Hamilton Conservation Authority, Ward 12 Councillor Lloyd Ferguson, about the decision to close all areas open to the public due to COVID-19.

Guest: Lloyd Ferguson councillor for city of Hamilton and chair of the Hamilton conservation authority

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Scott welcomed Jeremy Cohen to the show to discuss conspiracy theories and why people fall for them.

Guest: Jeremy Cohen, Doctoral Candidate, Religious Studies, McMaster University

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Ian Lee, of the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University, joined the show to discuss the Ontario government’s order to close all “non-essential” businesses by 11:59 pm on March 24th.

Ian Lee. Sprott School of Business. Carleton University